Partnership Specialist

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.

We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. 

As a Partnership Specialist, you will advance the social well-being of Calgarians by managing The City's partnerships with non-profit organizations that deliver community well-being social service programs. Primary duties include: 

• Oversee contracts with non-profit organizations delivering community well-being social programs and services to ensure that requirements and outcomes are being met. 
• Monitor the effectiveness of funded programs and the organizations delivering them, using performance measurement systems and other evaluation tools. 
• Inform the community well-being social services funding recommendation and decision-making process. 
• Manage and resolve issues as they arise and escalate as necessary. 
• Inform corporate and department accountability reporting. 
• Prepare and present written reports, briefing notes, memos and presentations, as required. 
• Participate in or lead project-based work. 

Qualifications 

• A degree in a related field plus at least 5 years of relevant experience in the social services field, with emphasis on partner relationships, non-profit management, risk assessment, governance and partnership development.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
• Experience with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) outcome tracking system or other performance measurement systems will be considered an asset.
• Previous experience and knowledge of non-profit organizations and those who deliver social services programs is also an asset.

 Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.  

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Partnerships
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 315 10 Ave SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 24, 2026
• Job ID: 315654